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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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